Theme
What is theme?
A universal message, moral, or lesson that the author wants the reader to know
What should EVERY summary begin with?
the Title and Author of the story.
Which of the following quotes proves that Brother Isidro cares about Juan?
a) "So, staggering still with weakness, I began bringing out the books ..."
b) "But Brother Isidro came for me towards dusk, bringing me bread and cheese."
c) ""The house you lived in has been sold," Brother Isidro told me. "I am taking you to the home of the magistrate.""
B
This is the very beginning of the story, where we are introduced to the characters and setting.
Exposition
What is Direct Characterization?
When the author explicitly tells the audience traits about a character's personality.
What is the difference between the theme of a story and the topic of a story?
A theme is a moral or lesson that you learn, while the topic is what the story is mostly about.
Summaries should include these
who/what (major events in chronological order)/where/when/why/how
Which of the following quotes proves how Juan feels about not being able to paint?
a) "'I wish I could learn to paint also!' I blurted out, forgetting that I had promised not to mention the matter again."
b) "I swallowed my disappointment, and as I dragged the chest through the hall I felt a sort of comfort. Master had not denied me of his own free will, but because he was forced to do so, by the law."
c) "So that was why I would never be taught to paint, could never transfer my vision to canvas."
d)"'I wish you could,' Mistress answered, 'but there is a law in Spain which forbids slaves from practicing anything in the arts. The crafts, some manual skills, yes. But not art."
B
The events leading up to the most intense part of the story
Rising Action
What is Indirect Characterization?
What readers must infer what traits a character has through STEAL. Personality traits are revealed indirectly.
Themes are universal because ...
they can apply to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
What POV uses the key words "I, we, our"?
1st person POV
Which of the following quotes proves the Don Diego is kind to Juan?
a) "He was an austere man himself, uninterested in the furbelows [fancy coats] except when he had to paint them."
b) "Our household was a simple one, but ample and comfortable"
c) "I am the Master, Juanico. I will take care of you. You will learn to help me. You will be useful here in my house, but your tasks will not be too hard."
d) Master had all the tools for framing the canvas sharpened and put into good order and bought me plenty of wood to practice with."
The most intense part of the narrative; a major turning point in the story
Climax
Is the following quote direct or indirect characterization:
"Connor is a dishonest boy, with a loud mouth and an obnoxious manner."
Direct Characterization
True or False: the theme of a story can just be one word.
FALSE
What POV uses the key words "you, your"?
2nd person POV
Which of the following quotes proves that Juan had difficulty learning to put together the frames for Don Diego?
a) "For some time the trouble was with my carpentry. My corners didn't fit, or the side pieces were not precisely to measurement"
b) "One by one, her taught me my duties. First , I had to learn to grind the colors. There were many mortars for this work, and pestles in varying sizes."
c) "But this was just the beginning. Once properly stretched on the frame, the cloth had to be prepared to take the paint."
d) "And so I had to train my memory for each sort of finish to spread on the canvas, according to what use Master would have for it."
A
The events after the most intense part of the narrative
Falling Action
Is the following quote direct or indirect characterization:
"Kevin texted back his friends, “ Yeah, I will be right over to the field as soon as I finish my algebra problems.”
Indirect Characterization
One way to figure out the theme of the story is to ...
Think about what the character has learned
What POV uses the key words "he, she, they"?
3rd person POV
Which piece of evidence proves that Don Diego cares more about his painting than fame or glory?
a) "But Master sat silent and pale as he continued to paint the vase. At last he murmured, under his breath, 'I hope they haven't sent some courtier to select and prepare a studio for me"
b) "Mistress collapsed in her chair, which creaked ominously, and she had to fan herself. Little black curls escaped from her pompadour and fell down over her forehead."
c) "The apprentices and I stood silent and respectful as Master unrolled the parchment and read it"
d) "I am to paint his portrait ,"he answered at length, frowning.
A
The section of the narrative where everything wraps up
Resolution
Is the following quote direct or indirect characterization"
"Whenever Martha is around a lot of people, she finds it hard to start conversation."
Indirect Characterization